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"At the same time he's also the biggest concern and biggest risk should something happen to him.

"I don't know what would happen, but his family is committed too."

"He's lent a further £19m this year on top of £46m at the start of the year, which makes £65m," added Maguire.

What is the outlook for the season ahead?

Bristol City players applaud fans before kick-off

Despite the substantial losses City have posted, Maguire believes the outlook for the rest of the financial year is positive for the club, following the sales of Flint, Reid, and Bryan and investment in Ashton Gate Stadium.

He doesn't think the Robins will be 14th in the table of biggest loss making clubs in England and Scotland much longer.

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"It shows how expensive it is to compete in the Championship. Practically every club is losing money," he said

"Steve Lansdown wants to back the manager and increase spending and wages, but it's so difficult when you've got teams like Leeds, Forest and Villa - big clubs with a lot of money - fighting for three promotion places."